ambiguity
noun
doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention.
ambiguities
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pluralof ambiguity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A midnight curfew was introduced following an Ashes tour blighted by off-field problems, but ambiguities around the curfew were a factor in the nightclub controversy involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Prediction markets use clarifications to address ambiguities in how contracts will be settled, often when real-world events don’t fit neatly into the yes-or-no questions that users are wagering on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Supporters of the amendment argue that it will clear up ambiguities in the current law.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
“These ambiguities … are only likely to intensify as the conflict evolves,” Skuld said.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
The barrier is clear in principle, although there are inevitable ambiguities in practice.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
